These Stranded Teens Lived A Real Life 'Lord of the Flies'

Summer Chores

The boys agreed to keep some civility about them by designating chores for each of them to complete. They established a guard and someone on kitchen duty. Each boy worked in teams of two so as to avoid betrayal. They struggled with food, water, and shelter, but somehow they managed. It seemed to them they were the only people on the island... 

Somehow Surviving

Living on the shores of ‘Ata was doable for a short while, but they were starting to get worried. How long could they realistically survive out here? The summer was grossly hot, and they had very little food and clean water. They were exhausted from constantly working. They went deeper into the forest every day. Eventually, they found something to lift their spirits...

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.